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Dec 18
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“If You Think It’s Bad Now, You Will Definitely Need That Epidural We Talked About.”

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“If you think it’s bad now, you will definitely need that epidural we talked about.” – L&D Nurse to mother who was using breathing techniques for comfort.

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Dec 17
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“…I’m Not Going To Let You Out Of Bed.”

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“There was really no point of me bringing that birth ball for you, because I’m not going to let you out of bed.” – L&D Nurse to mother.

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Dec 15
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Thoughtful Thursday! “…We Can Wait As Long As You Like As Long As The Baby Is Not Under Stress.”

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“I feel that you won’t be getting any further, no matter how long you labor for. But, if you would like to wait a while longer before we opt for a cesarean section, that is completely okay. This is your labor and delivery, your child. We can wait as long as you like as long as the baby is not under stress.” – OB to mother who had not had any cervical change throughout her labor.

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Dec 9
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“…I Am Telling You That You Are Not In Labor!”

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“Look, I have been an OB for 20 years. I don’t care if you think you’ve been having contractions for 23 hours.  I don’t care if your water has broken. You are only 4cm and I am telling you that you are NOT in labor!” – OB to mother after a day of labor.

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Dec 7
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“…It’s Selfish For You To Labor Up Here When The Nurse Has Other Patients To Care For.”

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“We can’t send you down to the labor and delivery unit until we confirm you are in labor, and it’s selfish for you to labor up here when the nurse has other patients to care for.”  - Nurse to mother who refused a vaginal exam and was experiencing strong regular contractions.

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Dec 4
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“…With People Of Your Size…If You Need A Cesarean, You Might Be Going Under.”

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“We will let you labor on your own as long as possible, because with people of your size, we have difficulties getting an epidural in, and if you need a cesarean section,  you might be going under.”  - OB to mother at a prenatal.
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Dec 2
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“The Longer Your Membranes Are Ruptured, The More The Risk For A Cesarean Section Increases.”

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“The longer your membranes are ruptured, the more the risk for a cesarean section increases.” – OB to mother whose membranes had ruptured spontaneously and who was dilating slowly.

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Nov 28
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“How In The World Are You Going To Handle Labor?”

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“How in the world are you going to handle labor?” -OB nurse to mother after the mother asked to lay down during her blood draw due to her fear of needles.

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Nov 26
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“Honey, We’re Giving You Sugar In Your Veins And That’s All Your Body Needs.”

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“Honey, we’re giving you sugar in your veins and that’s all your body needs.” – L&D Nurse when the mother in labor, concerned about not being allowed to eat, asked how long her body could go without food.

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Nov 23
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“The Fact That You’re Hungry Tells Me You’re Not Really In Labor Yet.”

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“The fact that you’re hungry tells me you’re not really in labor yet.” – L&D Nurse to mother being induced.

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